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Champions of Inclusive Public Health: Special Olympics at APHA 2025

Members of the Special Olympics Health team attended and presented at the American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting 2025 in Washington, D.C., sharing updates and news about our ongoing Health work.
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Special Olympics North America to Host Regional Athlete Congress for the First Time

Special Olympics North America will gather athletes March 8 – 13, 2026, at the Special Olympics Michigan headquarters for the first-ever Special Olympics North America Athlete Congress.
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From Unknown to Top of the Podium: Detroit’s Rising Champions

Just a few miles down the road from their Detroit homes, history was made for a group of students from the Drew Transition Center.
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Unified Cup 2022’s First Day Concludes with Strong Competition and Celebration

Special Olympics USA defeated Special Olympics Egypt 3-1 in the opening match of the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 today.
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Opening Ceremony Celebrations for Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Announced

Global event from July 31 – August 6 celebrates the joy of sport and the power of inclusion
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Special Olympics Athletes, Ambassadors and Leadership Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell Ahead of Unified Cup

During the iconic closing bell ceremony, Kristina Ayanian gave a warm welcome to Special Olympics athletes, ambassadors and leaders who joined her on stage to celebrate the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 kicking off in Detroit, MI on 31 July.
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Preparations for Unified Cup Draw Ceremony Underway

The Unified Cup kicks off on 31 July, but on 13 May, the 24 delegations traveling to Detroit will find out which teams they will compete against in the group stage.
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Michigan Volunteers “Treat” Customers with Cookies for a Cause

There’s a “sweet” business booming in Detroit these days.
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Teams from Twenty-five Countries Selected to Compete in Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022

Second-ever international inclusive football (soccer) tournament presented by Toyota will showcase the unifying power of sport.
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Detroit 2022 Unified Cup Announcement

Detroit announced as the host city for the 2022 Special Olympics Unified Cup.
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